Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Dr. Howard Smith discusses tympanostomy tube insertion surgery for management of recurrent ear infections and persistent middle ear infections. He discusses the indications for surgery, the benefits of the surgery, the potential complications of the operation, and the necessary follow up. He also discusses adenoidectomy as an adjunct to the ear surgery. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by e-mailing him at drhowardsmith@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.